Griffin
About Griffin
Griffin is a coastal suburb on the North Pine River and surrounded by neighbouring suburbs Murrumba Downs and Mango Hill. Containing both residential and agricultural land as well as recreational boating and fishing facilities along the shores of the North Pine River.
Osprey House Environment Centre is a well-known tourist attraction located in Griffin. From the viewing platforms, nature-lovers can enjoy the ambience of the natural environment and there is so much wildlife inhabiting the area – just see how many you can spot!
Things to see and do In Griffin
- Osprey House Environmental Centre
- Dohles Rocks boat ramp and playground
- Hays Inlet
- Bray Farm Park (Harry Potter Park)
History of Griffin
The origin of the suburb name is from the Griffin family who migrated to Australia from the Orkney Islands off the northern coast of Scotland.
Wild discoveries of citizen scientists
Citizen scientists are helping uncover rare and invasive plant species across Moreton Bay using the iNaturalist app, including Tropical Soda Apple and endangered native flora, supporting conservation, research, and local biodiversity protection.
What’s on in 2026 with free community events across the City of Moreton Bay
A full calendar of free community events is being rolled out for 2026, giving locals clarity on what’s happening and when.
New parks for school holidays
Four new and upgraded parks are opening across the Moreton Bay region ahead of the spring school holidays.
World-first vaccine for koalas
An ecology and veterinary centre in the Moreton Bay region has helped develop a world-first vaccine to save koalas.
Holiday at home this festive season
Summer means longer, warmer days and the chance to hit the coast or seek refuge in the hinterland – just like a tourist. There’s no need to travel, with so much to explore right here at home here in Moreton Bay.
Parks and playgrounds poised for holiday fun
Looking for ways to get your kids active and outside these school holidays? Here’s eight parks across Moreton Bay that should do the trick.
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Entries open for Jetty 2 Jetty
Registrations are now open for one of Moreton Bay’s most iconic events - the Jetty 2 Jetty Half Marathon and Fun Run.
Setting 'sites' on new hotel hotspots
Moreton Bay's drive to become “Australia’s next hotel hotspot” is starting to take shape with plans, proposals and plenty of possibilities
New apartment plans revealed
Plans have been lodged for a new 93-apartment building close to the Redcliffe waterfront.
Top tips for fast charging
As a record number of electric vehicles (EVs) hit the roads in Moreton Bay and beyond, 'charging etiquette’ is now in the spotlight.
Work to start for new road
Work is expected to start this month on intersection upgrades ahead of construction of a new connecting road in Griffin.
Counting down to Moreton Bay Swim
Greater Brisbane’s only ocean swim will be back in the waters along Redcliffe’s foreshore next month.
Top priorities revealed for 2025
Suttons Beach and helping the homeless are among the priorities for Redcliffe’s elected representatives this year.
Little Scholars opens new $5m centre
Little Scholars School of Early Learning has today (January 6) opened its newest campus at Deception Bay.
New plans for marina upgrade
Revised plans have been released for a multi-million-dollar upgrade to the renamed Sandstone Point Marina.
